Archive for January, 2017

The roof is a top line of defense in a commercial building for hazards like rain, fire, ice, hail and snow as well as intense summer heat. On a daily basis, the roof is exposed to so many elements that can decay and deteriorate quickly. The perfect way to keep your building in safe condition is to recognize the sign of a problem and fix it as soon as possible.

Why should you look for commercial roof repair in St. Louis?

Extensive standing water: Prolonged pooling of water can ensure premature aging of a commercial roof. If you’ve not used a proper cover, leaks can occur. Even, the smallest leaks can allow water to accumulate in places you can see and in places you certainly can’t. Hence, the deck can weaken and water can continue to accumulate; which can change the weight distribution and put your building at risk.

Bubbles: Do you ever walk on a deck with bubbles? It may ensure hidden moisture inside the roof cover. However, moisture can give rise to premature aging of the roof, minimize its effectiveness as well as allow water to enter the places it shouldn’t be.

Flashing: The strip of metal installed across the roof edges, where the cover meets joints and walls, is known as flashing. It’s installed across objects that stick out from the roof to deflect water away from joints and seams. If flashing on the roof is not installed perfectly, it won’t do its job perfectly, leaving the whole roof at risk.

General wear and tear: Tear, missing tiles, cracks, breaks or general wear can occur over time. Roofing elements can have so many functional years and so many things can impact its functionality. The key is in finding problems early so that you can prevent them from doing additional damages down the road. The faster you repair the less damage you will get.

Keeping up your roof in good condition is essential to make your business up and running. When your commercial building is healthy, it means there will be no downtime for major repairs. In this situation wildwood roofing is happy to help you. Their expert team exceeds your roofing and construction expectations through construction, maintenance, repair where necessary demolition.